Adobe optimises Photoshop for the P4

Owners of systems based on Intel's P4 chip can download a plug-in from Adobe to optimise Photoshop for the processor. The plug-in will improve the speed at which the P4 deals with many Photoshop 6.0 tasks by as much as 70 per cent. ...more

Security firm renews campaign for .bank domain

F-Secure has renewed its campaign for the introduction of a .bank Web domain that it believes could help to reduce instances of phishing data and identity theft. The security company is seeking a sponsoring organisation that is willing to promote the domain as part of ICANN's recently announced public consultation on possible new top-level domains (TLDs). ...more

Mouse hides its tail

Kensington's new PocketMouse Pro is aimed at laptop users looking for a portable mouse to supplement or supplant the trackpad or 'nipple'. Though 'portable' mice have been around for a while - Logitech's neat MouseMan Traveler is one example - what marks the PocketMouse Pro out is its retractable cord. When the mouse is not in use the 76mm USB cable can be wound back and stored out of the way in the body of the mouse. ...more

Big Brother watches but we don't mind

People in the UK are far more in favour of CCTV cameras tracking criminals than speeding motorists, according to a new study. The poll of 2,016 UK adults by online research firm YouGov found that the majority (88 per cent) of the population are happy for CCTV to be used to fight crime. But only 58 per cent were in favour of monitoring car tax evaders, while 54 per cent thought it was right to its use against speeding offenders. ...more

Macromedia unveils a new Flash content delivery system

Ahead of its acquisition by Adobe, Macromedia has unveiled a new Flash content delivery system known simply as Flash Platform and released a preview of the next generation of the Flash Player, codenamed Maelstrom. Flash Platform comprises a universal client runtime, an openly published file format (SWF) specification, a programming model, time-tested development tools and dedicated server technology. As well as rich media, Flash Platform can be used for enterprise applications, communications, and mobile applications. ...more